Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 872 - 872: Master Xuanzang's Heart and Liver are the Finest!

The sudden words of the State Preceptor attracted the attention of everyone present.

The King of Biqiu Nation halted his actions and looked at the State Preceptor with surprise: "I wonder what you have to say, Preceptor?"

"Your Majesty, there seems to be something suspicious about this matter!" The State Preceptor began, and after his words fell, his gaze turned and landed on Jiang Liu: "Mage, you say you come from the Great Tang in Eastern Land? Then, do you know how far the Great Tang is from here?"

"Sixty thousand miles!" Jiang Liu replied upon hearing the State Preceptor's words.

"Correct!"

The State Preceptor nodded and said: "The Great Tang is sixty thousand miles away from our Biqiu Nation, with perilous mountains and treacherous waters, and countless demons and ghosts roaming. For you to arrive here, your means must be extraordinary?"

The words of the State Preceptor made Jiang Liu furrow his brows slightly, unsure what the Preceptor's intentions were.

However, after pondering for a while, Jiang Liu still replied: "Indeed, the journey was filled with hardships and dangers. Fortunately, my few disciples possess the skills of subduing demons and eliminating evil, which allowed us to arrive here!"

"Disciples?" The State Preceptor's gaze swept over Sun Wukong and the others: "Mage, you are dignified in appearance, but your disciples seem not to be decent folk. Could it be that your disciples are all demons?"

"Preceptor, cease your wild talk. Although my disciples look peculiar, they are not demons. My eldest disciple is the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, my second disciple is the reincarnation of Marshal Tianpeng, and my third disciple is General Juanlian descended to the mortal realm. They all have divine origins…" Jiang Liu shook his head, correcting him.

"They are all immortals!?" Upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, the King widened his eyes, astonished as he stared at Sun Wukong and the others.

Do immortals look like this? They seem no different from demons!

"Your Majesty…"

Just as the King was curiously examining Sun Wukong and the others, the State Preceptor whispered a few words into his ear.

The King's expression changed slightly, and then he declared: "Fortunately, the Preceptor gave me a reminder, otherwise, I would have neglected this matter!"

Upon hearing this, the King continued: "Master Xuanzang and his company have traveled far to come here. Our Biqiu Nation should naturally extend the hospitality due to them, lest we appear inhospitable."

"Someone, arrange accommodations for Master Xuanzang and his company immediately! Prepare vegetarian dishes to entertain the Mage!"

Upon hearing the King's words, Jiang Liu did not find it strange.

It's only natural for the King of Biqiu Nation to entertain esteemed monks from other countries, as it upholds Biqiu Nation's reputation.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Jiang Liu, with palms together, expressed his gratitude with a humble demeanor.

Speaking so, under the guidance of a few attendants, they left the royal palace and settled in the arranged accommodation.

"Master, what should we do next?" Settling in their room, Sun Wukong curiously asked Jiang Liu.

At the same time, Zhu Bajie and the others were curiously watching Jiang Liu.

"No hurry!"

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's inquiry, Jiang Liu waved his hand: "Before making a move, we need to find a way to expose the State Preceptor in front of everyone. This matter requires careful planning!"

As he spoke, a thoughtful expression crossed Jiang Liu's face, and he continued: "Moreover, from what transpired in the palace earlier, it's evident that the State Preceptor's status is exceptionally significant in the King's mind, capable of influencing his decisions!"

"Indeed, it's exactly like that!" Sun Wukong and the others agreed, recalling how the King had originally intended to stamp the treasure seal but stopped because of the State Preceptor's words.

Jiang Liu pondered internally on finding a public occasion to expose the State Preceptor's identity.

Of course, the primary goal was to establish his own prestige, leading the people of Biqiu Nation to venerate him, and perhaps even build temples for him, offering incense and worship.

...

Meanwhile, as Jiang Liu thought in silence, in another part of the Biqiu royal palace's garden.

Despite appearing to be in his fifties or sixties, the King held a beautiful young woman in her twenties in his arms.

The woman was not only alluring but also possessed an irresistible enchantment.

"Beloved consort, rest assured, once we refine the elixir of immortality, I will give you some as well. Then, we shall be together forever!"

Though the King was older, the sweet words he whispered to his consort were as fervent as those of a young man.

"Thank you, Great King!" His consort replied joyfully, her face lit with happiness as she rested gently in his arms, whispering softly.

"Your Majesty…"

As the King held his consort and exchanged sweet words in the garden, a guard approached, maintaining a distance of seven or eight yards: "The State Preceptor seeks an audience!"

"Let the Preceptor come!" The King replied, releasing his hold since displaying such intimacy in front of others would undermine his royal dignity.

Soon, after the King and his consort had seated themselves properly, the State Preceptor, holding a staff, appeared before the King and bowed slightly.

"Preceptor, you are here concerning Master Xuanzang and his company?" The King asked directly.

"Indeed, that is the case!" The State Preceptor nodded slightly.

"In the palace, Preceptor, you advised me to keep Master Xuanzang and his company here. Why is that?" The King asked straightforwardly.

"I am here to congratulate the King!" The Preceptor responded.

"Oh? What is the cause for celebration?" The King raised his brows, looking surprised.

"Great King, although using the hearts of eleven hundred and ten children as ingredients can refine the elixir of immortality, that elixir is of low grade. If we were to use the heart and liver of Master Xuanzang, it would be the true masterpiece!"

The Preceptor spoke directly without wasting words.

"Oh? Using Master Xuanzang's heart and liver as ingredients will refine the superior elixir of longevity? And just his alone is sufficient?" Hearing the Preceptor's words, the King's face lit with amazement.

If the heart and liver of one foreigner could suffice for the elixir, the King naturally preferred that over using the hearts and livers of many children from his own nation!

Moreover, an elixir refined from the heart and liver of Master Xuanzang would be better?

"Great King, we must definitely keep Master Xuanzang and his company here! If we use his heart and liver as ingredients, the refined elixir will grant longevity equal to that of heaven and earth, shining as brightly as the sun and moon!" Seeing the King's reaction, the Preceptor continued to speak earnestly.

"Longevity equal to that of heaven and earth, shining as brightly as the sun and moon!?" These words made the King's eyes shine even brighter, his heart burning with desire.

Yet, soon enough, the King shook his head and said: "Hold on, this matter is not easy!"

"Preceptor, do not forget that Master Xuanzang has three disciples, all from the realm of immortals. If we act, how can we extract Master Xuanzang's heart and liver in front of them!" The King's expression turned a bit dejected.

"No, Great King, precisely because of this, we must act!" But the Preceptor spoke firmly, insisting on taking action.

"Why?" The King looked at the Preceptor in confusion.

Indeed, given Master Xuanzang's powerful disciples, why should they act? What sense does that make?

"Your Majesty, think about it. Using the hearts and livers of eleven hundred and ten children as ingredients greatly harms the natural order!"

"Master Xuanzang and his company include immortals, and they are on a journey to the Western Heaven to meet Tathagata. If this matter reaches the heavens and becomes known to the immortals, or even to Tathagata…"

The Preceptor did not finish his sentence, but upon hearing these words, the King's face turned grim.

Indeed, if this were known to Tathagata or Jade Emperor, the consequences would be dire.

It might very well lead Tathagata or Jade Emperor to make a move against him.

In such a case, how could he possibly withstand them?

"Understood!"

After pondering for a moment, the King nodded heavily: "Preceptor, do you have a foolproof plan to extract Master Xuanzang's heart and liver as ingredients? If we could eliminate his disciples too, that would be ideal!"

"If we act, I am fearless, but indeed, two fists are hard to fight four, er, no, six hands!" The Preceptor replied, stroking his beard helplessly.

After a moment of contemplation, the Preceptor continued: "If we truly want to act, the best method is not force but cunning, such as poisoning!"

"Poisoning!?" The King reflexively wanted to reject.

As a King, resorting to poisoning others? Such an act seemed wholly inappropriate.

Yet the rejection stuck at the tip of his tongue.

Longevity equal to that of heaven and earth, shining as brightly as the sun and moon, the temptation was too great, beyond the King's resistance.

"So, everything will depend on the Preceptor's strategy!" After a moment of silence, the King nodded and said to the Preceptor.

"Humph, as expected, Master was right. The Preceptor and the King are plotting against us already!"

In the garden, the Preceptor and the King were conversing, while on a nearby tree branch, a fly perched, listening to their entire conversation. It was Sun Wukong in disguise using his transformation skill.

Having heard everything clearly, Sun Wukong did not choose to linger, flapping his wings to fly away.

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